Photo: Dennis Adams, National Scenic Byways Online · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Piggott is healthier than 48%
Piggott differs from Arkansas on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Piggott. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Piggott
Piggott looks healthier next to Arkansas than next to the country
It’s healthier than 42% of the 123 Arkansas towns we grade, but 14% of towns nationwide. Much of Arkansas scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Piggott
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 8.2% across Arkansas. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 8.6% across Arkansas. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.3%, vs 7.7% across Arkansas. In all, Piggott runs above Arkansas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Piggott is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Piggott is healthier than 14%. Against the 3,809 towns with similar household incomes ($33K–$56K), it’s healthier than 48%. Health Grade ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Arkansas figure falls outside Piggott’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Piggott’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Piggott is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns, #72 of 123 in Arkansas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 30% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 8%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Piggott’s median household income is $44,468; among the 3,809 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$56K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Few Arkansas towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Piggott is healthier than 42% of graded towns, against 14% nationally.
Out of every 100 Piggott adults…
Piggott runs above AR on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Piggott
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Piggott, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Piggott; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Arkansas
Share of adults, with the Arkansas figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Piggott adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
How Piggott adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Piggott adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.2% of Piggott adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Piggott and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piggott | D | 39.4% | 13.8% | 16.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Piggott adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Piggott
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Piggott is better than Arkansas on 2 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Arkansas figure falls inside Piggott’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Piggott | AR | U.S. | vs AR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.2%21.4–29.3 | 24.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%14.9–19.6 | 15.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%16.8–21.6 | 18.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.4%31.6–47.4 | 39.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.8%11.8–15.9 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 42.9%38.4–47.2 | 41.4% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.8%36.3–45.2 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.9%29.4–36.6 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.8 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.1–11.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8.1–10.5 | 7.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.4%8.9–12.3 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4–5.2 | 4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.6%16.9–24.6 | 18.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.9%13.9–20 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 34.9%29.2–40.6 | 32.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.8%11.2–16.6 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.5%30–43.4 | 38.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.1%7.8–12.8 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79%75.2–82.3 | 79% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.9%47.8–55.8 | 54.7% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%82.2–87 | 84.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.3%76.6–81.7 | 76.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.8%58.2–68.9 | 61.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.5%63.2–79.2 | 71.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.1%23.2–31.1 | 24.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.6%29.5–40.1 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.3%22.3–30.6 | 27% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.3%13.1–19.4 | 18.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.8%9.8–13.9 | 14.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.7%7.4–10.2 | 10.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.7%7.3–10.1 | 9.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.2%8.1–12.4 | 11.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.4%36.9–47.7 | 38.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.8%16.9–22.9 | 17.6% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19%16.4–21.8 | 18.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.7%9.4–12.1 | 8.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.4–7.3 | 6.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.3–12.6 | 10% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.1–5.5 | 4.6% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Arkansas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Piggott
Is Piggott a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Piggott is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health, #72 of 123 in Arkansas. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Piggott?
CDC estimates 39.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.6% and 47.4%, against 39.3% across Arkansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Piggott?
Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Piggott’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Piggott have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–12.8%), against 11.3% across Arkansas.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Piggott more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Piggott.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Arkansas figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.